Acid Grassland Mix (UKHab g1a / NVC U4)

SKU: MAS-BNG3

Acid Grassland Mix (UKHab g1a / NVC U4)

SKU: MAS-BNG3
A carefully selected mix of wildflowers and grasses for creating or restoring acid grassland habitats on low-fertility, acidic soils. Designed for BNG compliance and long-term resilience.

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  • If this mix doesn’t fully match your target habitat, we can adjust it with key species to help you meet the required thresholds.
  • Delivery Nationwide UK

Description

Acid Grassland Mix (UKHab g1a / NVC U4)

This wildflower seed mix is tailored for Acid Grassland habitats (UKHab g1a / NVC U4), supporting biodiversity on low-nutrient, acidic soils such as heathland edges, upland pastures, and unimproved meadows. It contains a balanced blend of native wildflowers and fine-leaved grasses that reflect the character of naturally occurring U4 communities.

The mix supports pollinators, increases botanical diversity, and is ideal for BNG projects, habitat restoration, or enhancing existing acidic grasslands. Flexible and adaptable, the species list can be adjusted to meet specific habitat criteria or local conservation targets.

✅ Suitable for BNG
✅ Designed for acidic soils
✅ Over 20 native species

Wildflower Species

(All native to the UK and suited to acid grassland)

  • Tormentil (Potentilla erecta)

  • Heath Bedstraw (Galium saxatile)

  • Bird’s-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus)

  • Devil’s-bit Scabious (Succisa pratensis)

  • Common Knapweed (Centaurea nigra)

  • Heath Speedwell (Veronica officinalis)

  • Sheep’s Sorrel (Rumex acetosella)

  • Betony (Betonica officinalis)

  • Selfheal (Prunella vulgaris)

  • Eyebright (Euphrasia spp.)

  • Lesser Hawkbit (Leontodon saxatilis)

  • Cat’s-ear (Hypochaeris radicata)

  • Mouse-ear Hawkweed (Pilosella officinarum)

  • Field Wood-rush (Luzula campestris)

Grasses

  • Sheep’s Fescue (Festuca ovina)

  • Common Bent (Agrostis capillaris)

  • Sweet Vernal Grass (Anthoxanthum odoratum)

  • Wavy Hair-grass (Deschampsia flexuosa) 

 

Note:

  • This mix is ideal for Acidic Grassland

  • This mixture can be modified by adding or subtracting species.